In the last few weeks, most major and local news outlets have raised alarms about conditions in the Colorado River Basin and steep declines in river flows.
January 30, 2014
ADWR Develops Strategic Vision for Arizona Water Supply Sustainability
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) released its Strategic Vision for Water Supply Sustainability in early 2014, which closely analyzes water supply and demand in Arizona. Recent studies – including the Colorado Water River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study – indicate the potential for a long-term gap between water supply and demand in Arizona if no action is taken. ADWR’s Strategic Vision examines potential strategies for water users across Arizona to manage possible future supply challenges.
Read the complete Strategic Vision, which includes messages from Gov. Jan Brewer and ADWR Director Sandy Fabritz-Whitney, here.
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May 06, 2022
LSCRB Climate Change Impact Study Results Available
University of Arizona researchers Kathy Jacobs, Neha Gupta, Chris Castro, and Hsin-I Chang have been key contributors to the first comprehensive assessment of climate change effects on the Lower Santa Cruz River Basin (LSCRB).
April 29, 2022
Egyptian Ambassador Featured in Event on Egyptian-American Relations, Climate, and Water
The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and the University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES),
April 29, 2022
Upcoming Special Event: INHABITANTS Panel & Asynchronous Screening
As part of the WRRC’s Indigenous Water Dialogues, we are pleased to announce a special panel discussion of INHABITANTS: Indigenous Perspectives On Restoring Our World, as well as free screening for all event registrants.
April 22, 2022
WRRC Director Megdal Honored at IAH Commission Event
The International Association of Hydrogeologists Commission on Managing Aquifer Recharge (IAH-MAR Commission) held a meeting and plenary session at ISMAR11 on the evening of April 12, 2022. In addition to electing a slate of officers, the session honored individuals who had contributed significantly to the organization’s mission.
April 22, 2022
WRRC Invites Your Support: Sponsor Our 2022 Annual Conference
The 2022 WRRC Conference, Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability, is quickly approaching.